Universal Television News

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will make her first appearance on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on Friday, August 17 (12:35 a.m. ET). Leader Pelosi will stop by Fallon's studio to chat about her 25th anniversary in Congress, her efforts to win back the House of Representatives and weigh-in on the 2012 Presidential race.

First Lady Michelle Obama will make her third appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (Monday - Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC) tonight, August 13.

Newly crowned Olympic champions Gabby Douglas and Missy Franklin will make their first late-night appearances since competing in the 2012 London Olympic Games when they visit 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' (Monday-Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC) tonight, August 13 and August 15, respectively.

NBC announced the military and first-responder service members who will serve as the operatives in its new, action-packed competition series 'Stars Earn Stripes.' Accomplished and fearless, the special operatives will train their celebrity teammate and compete alongside them in a fierce competition that will benefit national veterans, service and first-responder charities.

Newly crowned Olympic champions Gabby Douglas and Missy Franklin will make their first late-night appearances since competing in the 2012 London Olympic Games when they visit 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' (Monday-Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC) on August 13 and August 15, respectively.

Last night's sneak peek preview of Matthew Perry's NBC sitcom 'Go On,' which co-stars Tony Award winners Laura Benanti and Julie White, drew 16.1 million viewers overall, following primetime Olympic coverage. The special averaged a 5.6 rating in adults 18-49, according to 'fast official' ratings from Nielsen Media Research.

Get a first look at Jennifer Hudson giving Katharine McPhee some sage advice in SMASH season two in the new NBC fall 2012 promo montage below! Academy Award winner for Dreamgirls, Hudson will appear in a multi-episode arc as Veronica Moore, a Tony Award-winning Broadway actor who influences both Katharine McPhee's Karen and Megan Hilty's Ivy.

According to a report by EW.com, Daniel Sunjata will join SMASH Season 2 on NBC in a recurring role as the new love interest of Debra Messing's character Julia.

NBC has released a new trailer for its upcoming comedy series GO ON starring Matthew Perry. The series will premiere Tuesday, September 11 (9-9:30 p.m. ET). NBC airs a sneak peek tonight, August 8, following Olympic coverage. Get a first look at the new series below!

First Lady Michelle Obama will make her third appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (Monday - Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC) on Monday, August 13.

On Twitter Watch, Harvey Fierstein wrote 'Shot an episode of SMASH this week. Lovely talented cast and company. A pleasure. pic.twitter.com/kcUiwU5u'

Fans will be able to preview new FOX comedies BEN AND KATE and THE MINDY PROJECT in advance of their fall primetime debuts on Facebook and other online sites for two weeks, Monday, Aug. 27 at 5:00 PM ET through Sunday, Sept. 9 at 5:00 PM ET.

Universal Television and NBCUniversal International have signed a development deal with Storyline Entertainment's Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Smash," "Chicago," "Hairspray") that will give the studio a first look at series and specials created by the acclaimed multi-award winning producers for US and international television markets.

Universal Television has signed a talent holding deal with multi-platinum recording artist Ricky Martin to develop and star in his first network television series and specials, it was announced today by Bela Bajaria, Executive Vice President, Universal Television.

NBC and Sky Living today announced the co-production of DRACULA, a provocative new drama series version of the classic Bram Stoker novel starring Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers ('The Tudors,' 'Elvis') in the title role.

NBC is set to air JIMMY FALLON'S PRIMETIME MUSIC SPECIAL featuring 'Late Night's' most buzzed about musical comedy sketches in a one-hour special tonight, July 25 at 10pm ET.

According to TVLine.com, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will appear in three of the first four episodes of SMASH's second season on NBC. The new season will also feature Broadway's Jeremy Jordan, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Newsies.

Universal Television has released a reaction from Maya Rudolph, who yesterday received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series for her turn as host of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

Universal Television released reactions from Emmy Nominees for '30 Rock,' 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Smash'.

NBC today announced that Paget Brewster will guest-star in a special two-hour season premiere of LAW & ORDER: SVU.